In short The healthiest breeds suffer less often from inherited disease and stay active longer. Topping the list are primitive and aboriginal breeds with robust natural health.
How we rated
The higher the “Health” score, the higher the position. We factored in the prevalence of inherited disease and overall hardiness.
1
American Indian Dog
Energy 4.0
Weather 4.5
5.0
2
Greenland Dog
Energy 5.0
Weather 5.0
4.5
3
Jämthund (Swedish Elkhound)
Energy 5.0
Weather 5.0
4.5
4
Russo-European Laika
Energy 5.0
Weather 5.0
4.5
5
Eurohound
Energy 5.0
Weather 4.0
4.5
6
Black Norwegian Elkhound
Energy 4.5
Weather 5.0
4.5
7
Lapponian Herder (Lapinporokoira)
Energy 4.5
Weather 5.0
4.5
8
Norrbottenspets
Energy 4.5
Weather 5.0
4.5
9
Shikoku
Energy 4.5
Weather 4.5
4.5
10
Mudhol Hound (Caravan Hound)
Energy 4.5
Weather 3.5
4.5
11
New Guinea Singing Dog
Energy 4.5
Weather 3.5
4.5
12
Ratonero Bodeguero Andaluz
Energy 4.5
Weather 3.0
4.5
13
Finnish Lapphund
Energy 4.0
Weather 5.0
4.5
14
Swedish Lapphund
Energy 4.0
Weather 5.0
4.5
15
Armant (Egyptian Sheepdog)
Energy 4.0
Weather 4.5
4.5
16
Bouvier des Ardennes
Energy 4.0
Weather 4.5
4.5
17
Aruba Dog (Aruban Cunucu Dog)
Energy 4.0
Weather 4.0
4.5
18
Carolina Dog (American Dingo)
Energy 4.0
Weather 4.0
4.5
19
Cretan Hound
Energy 4.0
Weather 4.0
4.5
20
English Shepherd
Energy 4.0
Weather 4.0
4.5
American Indian Dog
Energy 4.0
Weather 4.5
5.0
2
Greenland Dog
Energy 5.0
Weather 5.0
4.5
3
Jämthund (Swedish Elkhound)
Energy 5.0
Weather 5.0
4.5
4
Russo-European Laika
Energy 5.0
Weather 5.0
4.5
5
Eurohound
Energy 5.0
Weather 4.0
4.5
6
Black Norwegian Elkhound
Energy 4.5
Weather 5.0
4.5
7
Lapponian Herder (Lapinporokoira)
Energy 4.5
Weather 5.0
4.5
8
Norrbottenspets
Energy 4.5
Weather 5.0
4.5
9
Shikoku
Energy 4.5
Weather 4.5
4.5
10
Mudhol Hound (Caravan Hound)
Energy 4.5
Weather 3.5
4.5
11
New Guinea Singing Dog
Energy 4.5
Weather 3.5
4.5
12
Ratonero Bodeguero Andaluz
Energy 4.5
Weather 3.0
4.5
13
Finnish Lapphund
Energy 4.0
Weather 5.0
4.5
14
Swedish Lapphund
Energy 4.0
Weather 5.0
4.5
15
Armant (Egyptian Sheepdog)
Energy 4.0
Weather 4.5
4.5
16
Bouvier des Ardennes
Energy 4.0
Weather 4.5
4.5
17
Aruba Dog (Aruban Cunucu Dog)
Energy 4.0
Weather 4.0
4.5
18
Carolina Dog (American Dingo)
Energy 4.0
Weather 4.0
4.5
19
Cretan Hound
Energy 4.0
Weather 4.0
4.5
20
English Shepherd
Energy 4.0
Weather 4.0
4.5
How the ranking is built
order: Health → Energy → Weather → breed · list composition as on the site, order by this rule
FAQ
Which dog breeds are the healthiest?
Usually primitive and aboriginal breeds (Basenji, Canaan Dog, Cirneco, Icelandic Sheepdog) — they less often carry inherited disease.
Are mixed breeds healthier than purebreds?
Often yes — greater genetic diversity lowers the risk of inherited disease, though there are no guarantees.
How do I keep my dog healthy?
Correct weight, a balanced diet, exercise, parasite prevention and regular vet check-ups.